• Papaver pattys plum with crinkled plum-colored petals against a soft blurred background.
  • Deep plum papaver pattys plum close-up with a dark center against a blurred green background.
  • Bright pink papaver pattys plum with ruffled petals against a blurred green background.
  • Papaver roots with dark brown fibrous texture on a rustic wooden surface.
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Papaver orientale Roots - Patty's Plum

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver orientale

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Discovered by a gardener named Patricia Marrow, these unique, purple blooms are a fantastic addition to any gardening area. The blooms are eye-catching and deer-resistant and bloom from late spring to mid summer.

  • Note: Fall-Planted Papaver Roots Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • Late Spring to Mid-Summer Blooming, Deer Resistant, Great Cut Flowers
  • Perennial; Grows up to 32 Inches; Prefers Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 3 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Planting Guide

View our Papaver Planting Guide to learn more.

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Papaver orientale Roots - Patty's Plum

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Papaver orientale Roots - Patty's Plum FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Patty's Plum Papaver orientale?

Patty's Plum Papaver orientale is graded No. 1.

Is Pattys Plum Papaver Orientale resistant to animals or disease?

Pattys Plum Papaver Orientale is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Pattys Plum Papaver Orientale grown from?

Pattys Plum Papaver Orientale is grown from a root.

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